How To Get Your Significant Other To Work Out

How To Get Your Significant Other To Work Out

How exactly do you get your partner to work out when they hate going to the gym? You know about the age-old saying, "Those who work out together, stay together." And while it's not necessarily true, there is no better person to get sweaty with than your sweetheart. But be careful about how you go about it. Not everyone will appreciate being told they need to work out or lose weight. Think about how you're going to approach the subject.

First, before you even approach your significant other, make sure you think about the reason you really want them to work out. Is it for purely aesthetic reasons? Do you want them to have a bigger bum, flatter abs or lose weight? Well, let's be real, that's not the right way to go about it. Your partner will see right through your bluster and you'll probably just end up pissing them off.

Instead, focus on convincing your partner of the health benefits of exercise. For example, bring up the fact that exercising regularly can boost your libido, and improve overall mental health and mood. Doing cardio can even slow down the aging process and prevent some cardiovascular diseases from developing. Exercise can help you control your weight, strengthen your bones and reduce your stress levels. These are all positives that will definitely help you convince even the most reticent partner to join you for a sweat session.

If your partner is still not convinced, then maybe try to branch out a little. Find an activity that they might enjoy, whether it's hiking, rock climbing or salsa dancing. Try and find something fun that's out of both your comfort zones. That way, your activity won't even feel like a workout. Start small and only do that activity once or twice a week at the beginning. Eventually, it will turn into a habit that you do every week and will have a positive impact on both of your lives.